By: Stephanie Shabangu, Penfield Children’s Center Fall is a wonderful time to enjoy the colorful leaves, visit the pumpkin patch and…eat lots of sugar? That’s right. With the arrival of autumn comes added sugar in your child’s seasonal snacks. While it’s always fun to celebrate the season with your favorite 
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By: Soniya G. Shah, DO, Aurora Health Care If there was something going on that was causing real harm to one out of every three of our children, we’d all be pretty alarmed, right? Well, the truth is, something harmful is happening right now. That something is childhood obesity. One 
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By: Melissa Hendrickson, BSN, RN, Director of Health Services, Penfield Children’s Center Stomach aches are not uncommon in children. In fact, anything from the stomach flu to food that does not agree with your child’s stomach can cause him to feel pain. Most of the time, mild stomach aches do 
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By: Lainie Harris, Penfield Children’s Center Who doesn’t want to be outside in the summertime? When spending time at the beach, pool, or simply in one’s own yard, it is important to remember to protect your child from the sun’s harmful rays. According to Hari Cheryl Sachs, M.D., a pediatrician 
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By: Mel Hendrickson, BSN, RN, Director of Health Services, Penfield Children’s Center Children come down with illnesses big and small. Some aren’t contagious, but some are. How do you know when to keep your child home? Ask yourself 3 things: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends you answer a few 
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By Anders G. Holm, MD, Aurora Medical Center in Summit If you’ve been around kids, you likely know a child who has had an ear infection. Ear infections (medically known as otitis media) are the most common reason parents bring children to see a health care provider. For an ear 
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Yoga for kids is therapeutic and FUN! It can also help increase focus, reduce anxiety and improve self-confidence. Try these animal and nature-inspired poses with your little one.
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By: Olivia Johnson, RD, CD, Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center We all know it’s important to eat fruits and vegetables throughout the day. But, are you feeling stuck in a rut, eating boring iceberg lettuce salads and munching on apples or bananas for a snack? Not only are there a 
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By: Veena V. Gonuguntla, MD, Aurora Wilkinson Medical Clinic To help give new mothers clear guidance about breastfeeding, we want to clarify some myths on the topic. But first, let’s look at some facts about breastfeeding: a wonderful, nurturing connection between mother and child. The Center for Disease Control and 
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By: Mel Hendrickson, RN, Penfield Children’s Center Achoo! It’s that time of year again; everyone seems to be sick. The flu is easy to catch and easy to spread to others. Here are some tips and tricks for lessening your chances of catching the influenza virus and what to watch 
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